These multicultural dining innovations range from gourmet halal poutines to pasta dishes that boast a Jamaican flair. Fusing flavors that are native to various cultures, these restaurant concepts and menu items challenge tradition and draw inspiration from a city's diverse population.
Standouts include Toronto's 'Rasta Pasta,' an eatery that offers Caribbean-themed pasta dishes and Montreal's 'Maison Publique,' a restaurant that offers French Canadian dishes with a multicultural twist -- each of the establishment's signature dishes borrows from various cultures that inhibit its local neighbourhood.
Other multicultural dining favorites range from Halal food festivals to savory smoothies that are inspired by Asian entrees. While Toronto's Halal Food Fest celebrates exotic dishes, a meal-inspired smoothie range by Panda Express re-invents Asian cuisine with unexpected beverages.
21 Multicultural Dining Innovations
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Culturally Fused Eateries
The Opso Restaurant Combines Greek and British Design
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Hip-Hop Food Fests
La Carnita's 'Tres' Block Party Brought Together Hip-Hop & Gourmet Street Food
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Jambalaya Pasta Dishes
This Southern-Inspired Pasta is a Menu Item at Bertucci's
18
Upscale Wasabi Sliders
The SlapFish Food Truck Tuna Sandwich Item is Asian Fusion-Themed
17
Cross-Cultural Menus
This Montreal Eatery Serves Dishes Inspired by Local Immigrant Communities
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Heritage-Themed Restaurants
This Menu is Inspired by Canada's History and Indigenous Culture
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Halal Food Festivals
Halal Food Fest Recognizes Top Vendors in Toronto
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Globally Inclusive Tacos
These Falafel Tacos Celebrate Cultural Influences from Mexico
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Affordable Multicultural Foods
Cafe Mind is a Social Enterprise Run by a Mental Health Facility
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Canadian-Aboriginal Cafes
The Roundhouse Cafe in Montreal Serves Aboriginal Food and Coffee
11
Casual Indian Eateries
This Indian Fast Food Restaurant Aims to Be the Chipotle of Curry
10
Casual Fusion Grills
The Ahi Mahi Fish Grill Fusion Restaurant Blends BBQ and Asian Flavors
9
Spicy Pan-American Menus
This Toronto Eatery Created a Menu to Appeal to International Visitors
8
Fusion Kebab Sandwiches
This Decadent Shami Kebab Sandwich is an Explosion of Flavor and Texture
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Gourmet Halal Poutines
This Specialty Poutine is Made with Hormone-Free Halal Beef
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Jerk Chicken Pastas
Rasta Pasta is an Italian Jamaican Fusion Restaurant in Toronto
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Entree-Inspired Milkshakes
The New Milkshakes from Panda Express Could Substitute as a Meal
4
Decadent Cheeseburger Pizzas
This Fast Food Fusion Mixes Italian and American Cuisine
3
Thai-Inspired Chicken Salads
The Uncle Boons Chicken Salad Brings Thai Culture a Canadian Meal
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Locally-Inspired Breweries
This Craft Beer Brewery Takes Inspiration from the Neighborhood
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Spiced Chipotle Pastas
Swiss Chalet's Chipotle Chicken Linguini is Infused With Garlic Cream Sauce
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Caribbean Cultural Celebrations
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Canadian-Inspired QSR Shakes
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Vegas Restaurant Initiatives
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Toronto-Based Arabic Cafes
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High-End Fusion Restaurants
aKin is Offering a 10-Course Blind Tasting Menu to Toronto's Foodies
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
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Plant-Based Pizza Pop-Ups
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Upscale Holiday Dining Experiences
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Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
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Asian-Inspired Neapolitan Pizzas
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Greek Cuisine Pita Menus
The Pita Pit Mediterranean-Inspired Menu Has Five New Options
Soft-Pink Wellness Bars
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Zero-Waste Tasting Menus
Ficoa Introduces a Culinary Concept Curated by Chef Gerry Quintero
Greek Cuisine Meal Kits
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Cherry Blossoms-Inspired Restaurant Menus
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Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
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Okini Attracts Pet Parents to Its Patio with Dog-Friendly Refreshments
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